Tag: PWDs

A Student with visual impairment demostrating the use of assistive technology that was installed at University Disability Support Unit. Level 1, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University is making significant progress toward inclusivity

Uganda joined the global community on December 3rd, 2024, to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which promotes the rights and well-being of people...

Standing: Dean School of Business-Prof. Godfrey Akileng (2nd Left), Head Department of Marketing and Management-Prof. Peter Turyakira (Left), Director, Makerere University Innovations Hub and Project PI-Dr. Cathy Mbidde (Right) with officials and some of the persons living with disabilities during the celebrations on 1st December 2023. Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Business & Management1 year ago

Makerere Innovations Hub celebrates Persons living with Disabilities

Makerere University Innovations Hub has commemorated the international day for persons living with disabilities by celebrating these young innovators. The celebrations were held at Makerere University...

The Dean of Students-Mrs. Winifred Kabumbuli (Rear 2nd Left) with officials and some of the Persons With Disabilities at the launch on 30th June 2023. Makerere Innovation Hub, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Business & Management1 year ago

Mak Innovation Hub moves to promote PWDs’ innovative skills

Makerere University has launched plans to promote persons with disabilities (PWDs) with special skills in Kampala Metropolitan area. The UGX 45,797,244 initiative is being funded by...

Front Row: Deputy Vice Chancellor (AA) - Dr. Umar Kakumba (4th Right ), Dr. Justine Namaalwa (5th Right ) and FAWE Uganda Chapter ED - Mrs. Susan Opok Tumusiime (3rd Right) join Mak MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Mentors in a group photo at Hotel Africana on 12th May 2022.

General3 years ago

MCF Scholars Program Honours Mentors, Builds Momentum for Phase Two

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars’ Program (MCFSP) at Makerere University on Thursday 12th May, 2022 held a symposium at Hotel African during which Mentors were honoured for...

Students use computers in one of the Labs at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Date taken: 12th August 2010.

General3 years ago

Duly Elected GRCs 2020/2021

16th November, 2021 To All Students,Makerere University RE: DULY ELECTED GUILD REPRESENTATIVE COUNCILLORS (GRCS) 2020/2021 On 12th November, 2021 the Guild Electoral Commission (EC) organised GRC...

A female student walks across the Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Taken: 7th March 2019

General3 years ago

GRC Elections for Representatives of PWDs

14th November 2021 All Students with Disabilities,Makerere University RE: GRC ELECTION FOR REPRESENTATIVES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs) Due to challenges in completing verification of Candidates...